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Factile

Principal function(s): Game appsIndividual workWhole classVocabularyGrammarTeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply

Factile is a web-based tool for creating and playing jeopardy-style quiz games. Users can either create their own quiz boards with questions and categories, or pick one from the thousands of pre-made game templates. Factile can be played by individuals or whole teams/classes. It is available in more than 5 languages. Factile’s offers a limited free mode that allows creating jeopardy-style games, with other features available only in the paid-for version. Existing games can be accessed with an account, but signing up is needed to create new ones. Evaluation: Factile is a valuable tool that can be easily integrated into any subject or course curriculum. It can make classes more engaging and fun, while helping teachers assess students' understanding of previous and new topics. Factile can also help improve linguistic skills such as vocabulary retention, comprehension, and critical thinking. It is user-friendly and time-efficient, especially if using the existing templates on the website.

Cost: Free limited version + paid plans available.

Website: https://www.playfactile.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work
  • Individual work

Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar

Content

  • Website/other users supply
  • You supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Easy-to-use, intuitive.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

High.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Arabic.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Medium. Factile collects the minimum amount of data necessary to provide its service and improve it, among which email addresses, passwords, and payment information. Data is stored in the US. It uses Google Analytics to analyse cookies but does not allow advertisements on its website. It mentions various security measures, including regular website scans for vulnerabilities, the use of SSL certificates, firewalls, and malware scanning. Facticle complies with the COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act) but does not mention the GDPR. See more here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes, users with an account can save their own games.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Yes, users can create jeopardy-style games from scratch

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

No, it is a web-based tool.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Any browser.

Other technical requirements